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‘Messi is in my pocket’: What Egypt fans are chanting before facing Argentina

I first encountered a version of the phrase at an airport after Saudi Arabia's victory over Argentina in the 2022 World Cup

Esports World Cup’s Paris move tests foundation's global gaming ambitions

Ronaldo's tears for Diogo Jota and the grief running through the 2026 World Cup

What ‘Bismillah’ means and why Ronaldo may have said it during the World Cup

Abu Dhabi’s autonomous racing league heads to Imola for first international test

What is the Viking Row? Norway’s viral World Cup celebration explained

New WWE champion Sami Zayn reflects on the journey to his title win in Riyadh

ColumnThe joy and agony of listening to Arabic commentary during the World Cup

From frantic pleas to poetic monologues, Arab commentators have a knack of articulating what fans are simultaneously shouting at their screens

Everything we know about GTA 6, including price tag and personalisation options

Everything to know about WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia

Draws, drama and ducks: 15 viral moments from the World Cup so far

Gwyneth Paltrow faces backlash after starring in Israeli real estate campaign

The 10 biggest Lego sets ever made, from Pokemon to Sagrada Familia

GameExpo in Dubai offers Emirati developers a chance to level up

Gwyneth Paltrow faces backlash after starring in Israeli real estate campaign

Advertisement was filmed in New York to be used to market Herzliya development in Israel

The 10 biggest Lego sets ever made, from Pokemon to Sagrada Familia

GameExpo in Dubai offers Emirati developers a chance to level up

PlayStation builds momentum ahead of GTA 6 with Wolverine, God of War and more

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